A German UGV Learns to Trail Soldiers Without GPS or Active Sensors

A German unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) can now autonomously trail soldiers through complex terrain with no active sensors, thanks to its new PLATON autonomy kit from Diehl Defence.

In “follow-me” mode, the UGV stays behind infantry like a robotic convoy, carrying equipment or assisting with casualty evacuation.

It can reportedly navigate obstacles on its own by steering around them or, when necessary, driving over them.

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